Elizabeth Thomas
Summary
Compassionate, creative and effective Teacher with valuable experience in classroom administration, professional development and project planning. Equipped with extensive background in versatile education environments. Student-centric instructor, academic facilitator and motivational coach. Competent at performing independently or as member of teaching team. Experience in classroom and online technologies.
Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher
LifeSpan
09.2019 - 10.2020
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
Special Needs Caregiver
Paula Toburen
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Worked with individuals with special needs to increase social skills and independence.
- Provided emotional support to enhance well-being and coping skills.
- Ensured safety at all times by monitoring environments closely for potential hazards or challenges related to individual conditions or limitations.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using de-escalation techniques and positive reinforcement strategies.
Teacher
Noah's Ark Preschool
09.2014 - 08.2017
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Education
Master of Science - Education
Cabrini College
Radnor, PA12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Kutztown, PA01.2002
Skills
- Classroom Management
- Critical Thinking
- Lesson Planning
- Motivating students
- Student Engagement
- Behavior Management
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Positive Role Model and Mentor
- Growth Mindset
Certification
PA Professional Teaching Certificate
Timeline
Teacher
LifeSpan
09.2019 - 10.2020
Special Needs Caregiver
Paula Toburen
09.2017 - 02.2019
Teacher
Noah's Ark Preschool
09.2014 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Education
Cabrini College
Bachelor of Science - Education
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
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